Chicago Massage Spas Sexual Abuse Attorneys
If you have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse or assault during a massage in Illinois, the trial lawyers at Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, can fight for your rights during a civil claim or lawsuit. We handle a variety of cases related to sexual assault, abuse, and harassment that make us uniquely equipped to litigate your claim. Contact us today for a free case review.
Why Choose Our Law Firm?
- Our sexual assault and abuse lawyers are proud to have a long track record of success and record-breaking jury verdicts. We have acquired over $500 million for our clients.
- Our experienced team of attorneys can go up against any adversary on your behalf, including locally-owned massage spas and nationwide chains, such as Massage Envy.
- We care about our clients and do not charge an attorney’s fee unless we win the case on their behalf. Your massage spa sexual abuse lawyer will cost you $0 upfront.
How an Attorney Can Help
Hiring an attorney to represent your rights and interests during a sexual abuse case against a massage spa or parlor can come with many important benefits. You can focus on healing from the physical and emotional trauma of this crime while your lawyer handles the complex legal side of things, such as investigating the case, collecting evidence, and bringing a civil action against one or more parties. A lawyer will use proven legal tactics to fight for maximum compensation on your behalf, even if this means proceeding to trial.
What Is Massage Spa Sexual Abuse?
Criminal sexual abuse under 720 ILCS 5/11-1.50 occurs when a person: “(1) commits an act of sexual conduct by the use of force or threat of force; or (2) commits an act of sexual conduct and knows that the victim is unable to understand the nature of the act or is unable to give knowing consent.”
Massage spa sexual abuse can involve any type of inappropriate, unwanted, or non-consensual sexual acts by a staff member against a client, such as:
- Sexual comments or remarks
- Obscene gestures or facial expressions
- Unwanted sexual advances
- Requests for sexual favors
- Unwelcome kissing or hugging
- Inappropriate touching
- Groping or fondling
- Touching of the private parts (including a female’s breasts)
- Penetration or sodomy
- Rape or attempted rape
Any sexually inappropriate act during a massage that was not consented to by the victim constitutes sexual abuse. The perpetrator can face criminal charges for this offense in Illinois as well as a civil lawsuit filed by the survivor.
Who Is Responsible for Massage Spa Sexual Abuse?
A massage spa sexual abuse civil lawsuit can hold parties accountable for failing to prevent sex crimes against clients. This could include the massage spa itself for negligence, such as hiring massage therapists with criminal backgrounds or ignoring sexual misconduct complaints.
Businesses can also be held responsible for the acts of their employees without needing proof of company negligence through the legal doctrine of vicarious liability.
Contact Our Massage Spas Sexual Abuse Lawyers Today
If you have been sexually assaulted by a massage therapist or someone else at a massage parlor, spa, hotel, or similar setting in Illinois, the attorneys at Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, are here to help. We understand the trauma you have endured and will ensure that your voice is heard, not silenced, in the fight for justice.
Request a free and confidential consultation today. Call (312) 321-8414 or send us a secure message and we will contact you as soon as possible about the next steps.